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====Portal Features====
====Portal Features====
:* ''Community -'' Allow registered portal users to interact with each other.
:* '''Community -''' Allow registered portal users to interact with each other.
:* ''Knowledge Base -'' Allow registered portal users to access articles published in your Knowledge Base.
:* '''Knowledge Base -''' Allow registered portal users to access articles published in your Knowledge Base.
:* ''New Case Submission -'' Allow registered portal users to submit new cases using the Service Portal.
:* '''New Case Submission -''' Allow registered portal users to submit new cases using the Service Portal.
:* ''Add Registered Users to Team -'' Optionally, choose a team for portal users to belong to.
:* '''Add Registered Users to Team -''' Optionally, choose a team for portal users to belong to.
:*: This choice can become useful later, when you set up [[Team Data Sharing Policies]]
:*: This choice can become useful later, when you set up [[Team Data Sharing Policies]]
:*: {{TBD|Is that true? How will it be used?}}
:*: {{TBD|Is that true? How will it be used?}}
:*: Typically, you'll choose the default '''Service Portal Users Team'''
:*: Typically, you'll choose the default '''Service Portal Users Team'''
:* ''Allow Users to Self Register -'' Allow someone who visits your portal to register themselves. Leaving this box unchecked means that only users who receive an invitation can become registered users.   
:* '''Allow Users to Self Register -''' Allow someone who visits your portal to register themselves. Leaving this box unchecked means that only users who receive an invitation can become registered users.   


====Guest Features====
====Guest Features====
:* ''Create New Contact for Unmatched Email Address -'' When a guest user supplies an email address that doesn't match an existing '''Contact''', create a new entry with that address.  
:* '''Create New Contact for Unmatched Email Address -''' When a guest user supplies an email address that doesn't match an existing '''Contact''', create a new entry with that address.  
:*: Select this option to expedite future email communications.
:*: Select this option to expedite future email communications.


====Branding====
====Branding====
:* ''Header Logo -'' Upload your organization's logo image.  
:* '''Header Logo -''' Upload your organization's logo image.  
:** Standard logo size is 98 pixels wide by 24 pixels high
:** Standard logo size is 98 pixels wide by 24 pixels high
:** Realistic maximum size is {{TBD|}} pixels wide by {{TBD|}} pixels high
:** Realistic maximum size is {{TBD|}} pixels wide by {{TBD|}} pixels high
:* ''Web Site URL -'' Enter the URL the users go to when they click on your logo.
:* '''Web Site URL -''' Enter the URL the users go to when they click on your logo.
:*: Typically, this is the organization's web site.
:*: Typically, this is the organization's web site.
:* ''Favicon -'' Upload a small {{^favicon}} image that displays in the browser's address bar, in bookmarks, and in browser tabs.
:* '''Favicon -''' Upload a small {{^favicon}} image that displays in the browser's address bar, in bookmarks, and in browser tabs.
:* ''Mobile Logo -'' Upload an image that will be seen by users who access the portal over a mobile device.
:* '''Mobile Logo -''' Upload an image that will be seen by users who access the portal over a mobile device.
:* ''Page Background Color -'' Select a background color for the page.
:* '''Page Background Color -''' Select a background color for the page.


====Email Templates====
====Email Templates====
Click on these templates to customize them, or use them as they are:
Click on these templates to customize them, or use them as they are:
:* ''Invitation Email -'' Use this template when sending someone an invitation to use the Service Portal.
:* '''Invitation Email -''' Use this template when sending someone an invitation to use the Service Portal.
:* ''Case Response Email -'' This template is used when an agent sends a message to customer.  
:* '''Case Response Email -''' This template is used when an agent sends a message to customer.  
:*: Different portals will use different templates, so that each template can contain logos and links that are appropriate for the product or service supported through that portal.
:*: Different portals will use different templates, so that each template can contain logos and links that are appropriate for the product or service supported through that portal.
:* ''Auto Acknowledgement Email -'' This template is used to acknowledge receipt of a case submitted through the portal.
:* '''Auto Acknowledgement Email -''' This template is used to acknowledge receipt of a case submitted through the portal.

Revision as of 21:34, 31 October 2012

Service Portals allow for both registered users and guests.

To create a service portal:

  1. GearIcon.png > Customize > Service Portal > Service Desk
  2. Fill in the information below
  3. Click [Save]

Basic Information

  • Title - Change the portal name if you like, or leave it as "Service Desk". (It's only displayed internally.)
  • Description - Describe the audience or product the portal is intended for, and how it will be used.
  • Active - Check this box to make the portal usable. Clear it to disable the portal without removing it.

Portal Features

  • Community - Allow registered portal users to interact with each other.
  • Knowledge Base - Allow registered portal users to access articles published in your Knowledge Base.
  • New Case Submission - Allow registered portal users to submit new cases using the Service Portal.
  • Add Registered Users to Team - Optionally, choose a team for portal users to belong to.
    This choice can become useful later, when you set up Team Data Sharing Policies
    __TBD: Is that true? How will it be used?__
    Typically, you'll choose the default Service Portal Users Team
  • Allow Users to Self Register - Allow someone who visits your portal to register themselves. Leaving this box unchecked means that only users who receive an invitation can become registered users.

Guest Features

  • Create New Contact for Unmatched Email Address - When a guest user supplies an email address that doesn't match an existing Contact, create a new entry with that address.
    Select this option to expedite future email communications.

Branding

  • Header Logo - Upload your organization's logo image.
    • Standard logo size is 98 pixels wide by 24 pixels high
    • Realistic maximum size is __TBD__ pixels wide by __TBD__ pixels high
  • Web Site URL - Enter the URL the users go to when they click on your logo.
    Typically, this is the organization's web site.
  • Favicon - Upload a small favicon image that displays in the browser's address bar, in bookmarks, and in browser tabs.
  • Mobile Logo - Upload an image that will be seen by users who access the portal over a mobile device.
  • Page Background Color - Select a background color for the page.

Email Templates

Click on these templates to customize them, or use them as they are:

  • Invitation Email - Use this template when sending someone an invitation to use the Service Portal.
  • Case Response Email - This template is used when an agent sends a message to customer.
    Different portals will use different templates, so that each template can contain logos and links that are appropriate for the product or service supported through that portal.
  • Auto Acknowledgement Email - This template is used to acknowledge receipt of a case submitted through the portal.